Multi-light source, multi-section optic fiber christmas tree

ABSTRACT

The multi-light source multi section optic fiber Christmas tree mainly comprises a base plate, a color control panel, a plurality of lighting elements and a plurality of control lines, in which the base plate receives the color control panel consisting of power cable and control lines. The electronic control circuit will regulate the color change of lighting elements, supply power to the lighting elements in the section optic fiber. The lighting element of each section optic fiber will connect several section optic fibers to ensure that each section optic fiber will receive sufficient light, evenly spread over the length of section. The lighting elements are high colorful LED electronically controlled to gain the high safety and low operation temperature.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to the multi light source, multi-section opticfiber Christmas tree, in particular each section of optic fiberChristmas tree is directly supplied with lighting source to ensure evenillumination, color and brightness. The branchless structure simplifiesthe assembly process and gain high safety.

2. Description of the Related Art

The prior art of optic fiber Christmas tree available in the market isonly composed of a single light source with single section or a singlelight source with multi sections.

As shown in FIG. 1, the optic fiber Christmas tree 10′ comprises a colortray 12′ on which a plurality of optic fiber sections 11′ are mounted.While the motor 14′ is driving the color tray 12′ to rotate and thehalogen bulb 13′ will provide the color light change for the optic fibersections 11′. The halogen 13′ is energy consuming element, in long timeoperation, it create high temperature which likely leads to the risk offire. The motor 14′ is a source of noised. These are major weak pointsthe single light source Christmas tree 10′ cherishes.

As shown in FIG. 2, there is a single light source and multi-sectionoptic fiber Christmas tree 20′ in which the light source is same as thesingle light source as employed in the Christmas tree as shown inFIG. 1. It consists of a color tray 22′ and a plurality of optic fibertrunks 21′ mounted on the color tray 22′. The motor 24′ rotates thecolor tray 22′ and the halogen tree 23′ provides light to optic fibertrunks 21′. The trunk 21′ has a branch a main knot 211′ and each branchsection has a sub-knot 212′ to form a great diversity. The moresub-knots 212′ and main knot 211′ in existence, poorer lighting and morefalling off of the branch are inevitable.

For the single light source optic fiber Christmas tree 10′, the opticfiber section 11′ is separable, easy for packing and storage. However,the high temperature created by the halogen tree is an inherentweakness.

Comparison of Advantages and disadvantages for two same height of singlelight source optic fiber Christmas Trees. Single Light Source, SingleLight Source, single Section Optic Multi Section Optic StructuralComparison fiber Christmas Tree fiber Christmas Tree 1 Structuralsimplicity Most simple Rather complicated 2 Complicated Most complicatedSimplified 40% production 3 Automatic equipment Less 10% Less than 10% 4Even lighting Best Poor for multi-section 5 Diversity No diversityDiverse 6 Light source and color Color tray, halogen tree and motor arechange employed. 7 Safety and stability Low Low 8 Packing and storageNone Volume reduced 50%. 9 Production cost Low High

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Due to the predominant weaknesses of the prior art of the single lightsource optic fiber Christmas tree, the inventor has been working hard onthe improvement to optimize the light source and simplify the structureand finally come up with the multi-light source, multi section opticfiber Christmas tree as provided herein.

The main object of the invention is to provide a multi-light source,multi-section optic fiber Christmas tree in which each optic fibersection will be supplied with sufficient light and each optic fiberbranch will obtain even lighting. The light comes from LED and the colorchange is controlled by the electronic device which without generationof high temperature to ensure operational safety.

Another object of this invention is provide the multi-light source,multi-section optic fiber Christmas tree for easy packing, storage,assembly and disassembly in least packing material.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the single light source, single section optic fiberChristmas tree.

FIG. 2 shows the single light source, multi section optic fiberChristmas tree.

FIG. 3 shows the structural diagram of the multi light source, multisection optic fiber Christmas tree of this invention.

FIG. 4 shows the top view of the multi light source, multi section opticfiber Christmas tree of this invention.

FIG. 5 shows the sub-section of optic fiber section of the multi lightsource, multi section optic fiber Christmas tree of this invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The multi-light source, multi section optic fiber Christmas tree of thisinvention will be explained in great detail with the aid of embodimentsas illustrated in the drawing attached.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the multi light source, multi section opticfiber Christmas tree 1 mainly comprises a base plate 11, a color control12, an optic fiber trunk 13, a plurality of lighting elements 14 and aplurality control line 122, where the color control 12 is contained inthe base plate 11. The electronic control circuit is operated to controlthe color change of the lighting elements 14. The color control 12 hasthe power line 121 and control lines 122 to supply the power to theoptic fiber trunk 13. The lighting elements 14 mounted in the trunk 13is high LED linked with a plurality of optic fiber branches 15 whichwill be supplied with sufficient lighting.

Please refer to FIGS. 3 and 5, the optic fiber section 13 is furtherdivided into a sub-section 13′ linked with power line 121′ and controlline 122′ and respective socket 131′ and plug 132′ to for signal controland power supply.

Comparison of this invention with the prior art. Single Light SingleLight Multi Light Source, single Source, Multi Source, Multi StructuralSection Optic Section Optic section Optic Com- fiber Christmas fiberChristmas Fiber Christmas parison Tree Tree Tree 1 Structural Mostsimple Comparatively Rather simplicity complicated complicated 2 Com-Most complicated Simplified 40% Simplified 60% plicated production 3Automatic Less 10% Simplified 40% Simplified 80% equipment 4 Even BestPoor for Even and lighting multi-section sufficient for multi-section 5Diversity No diversity Diverse 6 Light Color tray, halogen tree andmotor Bright LED source and are employed. color change 7 Safety and LowLow High stability 8 Packing None Volume reduced Volume reduced and 50%.50%. storage 9 Linkage None Limited Unlimited 10 Production Low HighBetween previous cost two

1. A multi light source, multi section optic fiber Christmas tree mainlycomprises a base plate, a color control, a plurality of optic fibersections, lighting elements and control lines; it key characteristicsare: the base plate contains the color control with the control circuitto regulate the color change of the lighting elements; the lightingelements are linked with the power lines and control lines supplying thepower to each optic fiber sections and sub-sections; each sub-sectionhas lighting elements and connected to a plurality of optic fiberbranches to ensure each optic fiber branch obtains sufficient evenlight.
 2. The multi light source, multi section optic fiber Christmastree as claimed in the claim 1 in which the lighting elements are LED.3. The multi light source, multi section optic fiber Christmas tree asclaimed in the claim 1 in which each optic fiber section is connected bythe power lines and control lines.
 4. The multi light source, multisection optic fiber Christmas tree as claimed in the claim 1 in whichthe subsection is a complete single section of optic fiber linked withthe power lines and control line and has the sockets and plugs at bothends of the subsection connecting to the power lines and the controllines.